Semiconductor device with sealing resin

ABSTRACT

Various embodiments of the present invention include a semiconductor device, the semiconductor device including a first semiconductor chip disposed on a substrate, a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip, a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin, and a second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate. According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductor device, in which downsizing and cost reduction can be realized.

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application is a Divisional of U.S. application Ser. No. 12/965,706filed Dec. 10, 2010, entitled “Methods of Making a SemiconductorDevice”, by Onodera et al., which is a Divisional of U.S. applicationSer. No. 12/624,117 filed Nov. 23, 2009, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,859,096,entitled “Semiconductor Device”, by Onodera et al., which is Divisionalof U.S. application Ser. No. 11/514,390 filed Aug. 30, 2006, now U.S.Pat. No. 7,626,253, entitled “Computing Device Including a StackedSemiconductor Device”, by Onodera et al., which is aContinuation-In-Part of International Application No. PCT/JP2005/015694,filed Aug. 30, 2005, which was not published in English under PCTArticle 21(2), which are hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

This invention relates generally to semiconductor devices andfabrication methods therefore, and more particularly, to a stackedsemiconductor device in which multiple semiconductor chips are mountedin a package and a fabrication method therefore.

BACKGROUND Description of the Related Art

In recent years, downsizing is demanded for semiconductor devices foruse in non-volatile memories of mobile electronics devices such asmobile telephones and IC memory cards. For downsizing, there is a needfor packaging technology that the semiconductor chips are efficientlypackaged.

FIG. 1 (PRIOR ART) is a cross-sectional view showing a Multi ChipPackage (MCP) of Conventional Example 1. Referring to FIG. 1 (PRIORART), a semiconductor chip 86 is firmly attached on a relay substrate 80by using a die attach material 84. A semiconductor chip 90 is firmlyattached on the semiconductor chip 86 by using an adhesive 88. Wires 94are electrically connected to the semiconductor chip 86, and wires 92are electrically connected to the semiconductor chip 90. Thesemiconductor chips 86 and 90 are sealed with a sealing resin 96. Solderballs 82 are provided in the relay substrate 80, and the semiconductorchips 86 and 90 are electrically coupled to the outside via the solderballs 82. As described above, the semiconductor chips 86 and 90 arestacked and mounted in MCP.

FIG. 2 (PRIOR ART) is a cross-sectional view of Package on Package (PoP)of Conventional Example 2. Referring to FIG. 2 (PRIOR ART), asemiconductor chip 106 is firmly attached on a relay substrate 100 byusing a die attached material 104. The semiconductor chip 106 iselectrically connected to the relay substrate 100 by wires 108. Thesemiconductor chip 106 is sealed with a sealing resin 110. Similarly, asemiconductor chip 126 is firmly attached on a relay substrate 120 byusing a die attach material 124. The semiconductor chip 126 iselectrically coupled to the substrate 120 by wires 128. Thesemiconductor chip 126 is sealed with a sealing resin 130. The relaysubstrate 100 and the relay substrate 120 are electrically coupled bysolder balls 122, and solder balls 102 are connected to the relaysubstrate 100. As described above, in PoP, the packaged semiconductordevices are stacked and mounted by means of bumps.

FIG. 3 (PRIOR ART) is a cross-sectional view of Package in Package (PiP)of Conventional Example 3 disclosed in Japanese Patent ApplicationPublication No. 2003-282814. Referring to FIG. 3 (PRIOR ART), a relaysubstrate 150 is electrically coupled onto a relay substrate 140 bysolder balls 152. A semiconductor chip 156 is firmly attached to therelay substrate 150 by die attach material 154. The semiconductor chip156 is electrically coupled to the relay substrate 150 by wires 158. Thesemiconductor chip 156 is sealed with a sealing resin 160. Asemiconductor chip 164 is firmly attached to the sealing resin 160 withthe use of an adhesive 162. The semiconductor chip 164 is electricallycoupled to the relay substrate 140 by using wires 166. The sealing resin160 and the semiconductor chip 164 are sealed with a sealing resin 168.Solder balls 142 are connected to the relay substrate 140. As describedabove, in PiP, the packaged semiconductor device is coupled to the relaysubstrate by the solder balls and the packaged semiconductor device issealed and mounted with the use of the sealing resin.

In the semiconductor device of Conventional Example 1, in thefabrication process thereof, when the semiconductor chip 86 is mountedon the relay substrate 80, the semiconductor chip 86 cannot be testeduntil the relay substrate 80 is cut. This is because the conductivepattern formed in the relay substrate 80 is connected to the relaysubstrates 80 of adjacent semiconductor chips. The conductive pattern isconnected to adjacent relay substrates 80 so that current is flownthrough such connected conductive pattern at the time of forming theconductive pattern in the electrolytic plating process. Also, thesemiconductor chip 86 is not sealed with the sealing resin before thesemiconductor chip 90 is mounted. Unless the semiconductor chip 86 istested, the subsequent fabrication process is performed on a defectivesemiconductor chip 86, thereby increasing the costs.

In the semiconductor device of Conventional Example 2, the area of thepad is needed to connect the relay substrate 100 and the relay substrate120 by means of the solder balls 122. In addition, the height of thesemiconductor is increased. In this manner, there are disadvantages indownsizing.

In the semiconductor device of Conventional Example 3, there are severaltens of microns between the relay substrate 140 and the relay substrate150. For this reason, when the sealing resin 168 is provided, it isdifficult to fill the sealing resin between the relay substrate 140 andthe relay substrate 150, and it is likely to result in voids. Since onlythe solder balls 152 are heat conduction paths from the relay substrate140 to the relay substrate 150, it takes time to retain the temperaturewhile the wires 166 are being bonded. This increases the costs. Theheight of the semiconductor also increases. As described, there aredisadvantages in downsizing.

In the semiconductor device of Conventional Examples 1 through 3, thesealing resins 96, 130, and 168 are respectively provided only on topsurfaces of the relay substrates 80, 120, and 140. Accordingly, in somecases, the sealing resin is peeled off from between the relay substrateand the sealing resin, due to the mechanical stress exerted onto thesemiconductor device, temperature change, or moisture change.

SUMMARY

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in asimplified form that are further described below in the DetailedDescription. This summary is not intended to identify key features oressential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended tobe used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subjectmatter.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstancesand provides a semiconductor device in which the size and the costs canbe reduced and the quality is excellent and a fabrication methodtherefore.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provideda semiconductor device including: a first semiconductor chip disposed ona substrate; a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip;a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin; anda second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-insemiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate.According to an aspect of the present invention, it is possible toprevent the second sealing resin from peeling off between the substrateand the second sealing resin, due to the mechanical stress, temperaturechange, and moisture change. Also, it is possible to reduce the heightof the semiconductor device and downsize the semiconductor device.Accordingly, it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductordevice that can be downsized.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provideda method of fabricating semiconductor device including: disposing firstsemiconductor chips on a substrate; sealing the first semiconductorchips by first sealing resins; cutting the substrate between the firstsealing resins to form divided substrates; disposing divided substrateson a dummy sheet; forming a second sealing resin sealing built-insemiconductor devices disposed on the first sealing resins, and coveringdummy sheet between the first sealing resins; and cutting the secondsealing resin between the first sealing resins. According to an aspectof the present invention, it is possible to reduce the height of thesemiconductor device and downsize the semiconductor device. Accordingly,it is possible to provide a high-quality semiconductor device that canbe downsized.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 (Prior Art) is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor devicein accordance with Conventional Example 1;

FIG. 2 (Prior Art) is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor devicein accordance with Conventional Example 2;

FIG. 3 (Prior Art) is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor devicein accordance with Conventional Example 3;

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a first embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 5A through FIG. 5D are cross-sectional views showing (first)fabrication processes of the semiconductor device in accordance with afirst embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 6A through FIG. 6C are cross-sectional views showing (second)fabrication processes of the semiconductor device in accordance with afirst embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a second embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a third embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a fourth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device inaccordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 11A is a cross-sectional view of a fabrication process of thesemiconductor device in accordance with a sixth embodiment of thepresent invention; and

FIG. 11B is a view when viewed from the bottom;

FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view of a dummy sheet for use in thefabrication process of the semiconductor device in accordance with aseventh embodiment of the present invention; and

FIG. 12B is a cross-sectional view of the fabrication process.

FIG. 13 illustrates a block diagram of a conventional portable phone,upon which embodiments can be implemented.

FIG. 14 illustrates a block diagram of a computing device, upon whichembodiments of the present claimed subject matter can be implemented.

FIG. 15 illustrates an exemplary portable multimedia device, or mediaplayer, in accordance with an embodiment of the present claimed subjectmatter.

FIG. 16 illustrates an exemplary digital camera, in accordance with anembodiment of the present claimed subject matter.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments of the presentclaimed subject matter, examples of which are illustrated in theaccompanying drawings. While the claimed subject matter will bedescribed in conjunction with these embodiments, it will be understoodthat they are not intended to limit the claimed subject matter to theseembodiments. On the contrary, the claimed subject matter is intended tocover alternatives, modifications and equivalents, which may be includedwithin the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter as defined bythe appended claims. Furthermore, in the following detailed descriptionof the present claimed subject matter, numerous specific details are setforth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the presentclaimed subject matter. However, it will be evident to one of ordinaryskill in the art that the present claimed subject matter may bepracticed without these specific details. In other instances, well knownmethods, procedures, components, and circuits have not been described indetail as not to unnecessarily obscure aspects of the claimed subjectmatter.

A description will now be given, with reference to the accompanyingdrawings, of embodiments of the present invention.

First Embodiment

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a first embodiment of the present invention. There is disposed afirst semiconductor chip 20, which is firmly attached on a relaysubstrate 10 (substrate) by using a die attach material 18. Padelectrodes 22 of the first semiconductor chip 20 are electricallycoupled to pad electrodes 12 of the relay substrate 10 by wires 24. Thefirst semiconductor chip 20 is sealed with a first sealing resin 26.There is disposed a semiconductor chip 30 (built-in semiconductordevice), which is attached on the first sealing resin 26 by using anadhesive 28. Pad electrodes 32 of the second semiconductor chip 30 areelectrically coupled to the pad electrodes 12 of the relay substrate 10by wires 34. The first sealing resin 26 and the second semiconductorchip 30 are sealed with a second sealing resin 36. In addition, sidesurfaces S of the relay substrate 10 are covered with the second sealingresin 36. The relay substrate 10 is provided with bumps 19 on bumpelectrodes 16 provided on a surface opposing the surface on which thefirst semiconductor chip is provided. The bump electrodes 16 and the padelectrodes 12 are electrically coupled by connection holes 14.

A fabrication method of the semiconductor device employed in the firstembodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5A through FIG. 6C.The same components and configurations as those of FIG. 4 have the samereference numerals. Referring now to FIG. 5A, the first semiconductorchip 20 is firmly attached on the relay substrate 10 made of glass epoxyby using the die attach material 18 of Ag paste or the like. At thistime, multiple relay substrates 10 are successively connected in alateral direction of the drawing. This is for fabricating multiplesemiconductor devices simultaneously. However, in the drawings, only aportion where one semiconductor device fabricated on the relay substrateis shown. There are provided the pad electrodes 12 and anotherconductive pattern on the surface of the relay substrate 10 on which thefirst semiconductor chip 20 is disposed, and there are provided the bumpelectrodes 16 and another conductive pattern on an opposite surface. Theconductive pattern provided on the surface is coupled to that providedon the opposite surface by connection holes 14. The pad electrodes 22 ofthe first semiconductor chip 20 are wire bonded to the pad electrodes 12of the relay substrate 10 by the wires 24. The first semiconductor chip20 is sealed with, for example, an epoxy resin, and the first sealingresin 26 is provided.

Referring to FIG. 5B, the bumps 19 are formed by solder on an opposingsurface of the surface on which the first semiconductor chip 20 of therelay substrate 10 is disposed. At this time, the height of the bumps 19is approximately 100 μm. The relay substrate 10 is cut between the firstsealing resins 26. Referring to FIG. 5C, an electrical testing isperformed on the first semiconductor chip 20 disposed on such cut relaysubstrate 10. Then, only the first semiconductor chip 20 that has passedthe electrical testing is passed onto the next fabrication process.

Referring to FIG. 5D, the relay substrate 10 is arranged on a dummysheet 70 in such a manner that the bumps 19 are embedded in the dummysheet 70 and the dummy sheet 70 is firmly attached to the relaysubstrate 10. In one embodiment, a flexible fluorinated or siliconeseries resin of, for example, 200 μm to 500 μm, should be employed asthe dummy sheet 70. The bumps 19 can be embedded in the dummy sheet 70by providing the dummy sheet 70 sufficiently greater in height than thebumps 19. Multiple dummy sheets 70 are successively connected in alateral direction of the drawing. However, in the drawings, out of themultiple dummy sheets 70, only a portion where one semiconductor deviceis fabricated is shown. The adhesive 28 is applied on the first sealingresin 26.

Referring to FIG. 6A, the second semiconductor chip 30 is firmlyattached onto the first sealing resin 26 by using the adhesive 28. Thepad electrodes 32 of the second semiconductor chip 30 are wire bonded tothe pad electrodes 12 of the relay substrate 10 by using the wires 34.Referring to FIG. 6B, the second semiconductor chip 30 is sealed with anepoxy resin to form the second sealing resin 36 that covers the secondsemiconductor chip 30 and the dummy sheet 70 between the first sealingresins 26.

Referring to FIG. 6C, the second sealing resin 36 is cut between thefirst sealing resins 26. At this time, the second sealing resin 36 iscut in such a manner that the second sealing resin 36 remains the on theside surfaces of the relay substrate 10. As described, the semiconductordevice employed in the first embodiment is completed.

In the first embodiment, the side surfaces S of the relay substrate 10are covered with the second sealing resin 36. Accordingly, when thesemiconductor device employed in the first embodiment is mounted, it ispossible to prevent the second sealing resin 36 from peeling off fromthe portion between the relay substrate 10 and the second sealing resin36 due to the mechanical stress, the temperature change, or the moisturechange. In addition, unlike Conventional Examples 2 and 3, the bumpssuch as the solder balls, solder bumps, or the like are not used formounting the semiconductor chips 20 and 30 on the relay substrate 10.Therefore, the height of the semiconductor device can be decreased,thereby downsizing the semiconductor device. If the side surfaces S ofthe relay substrate 10 are partially covered with the seconds sealingresin 36, the effect is obtainable. However, in one embodiment, all theside surfaces S are covered with the second sealing resin 36 to bringabout the effect more.

In addition, when the semiconductor device employed in the firstembodiment is fabricated, the first semiconductor chip 20 is mounted onthe relay substrate 10 (FIG. 5A) and the relay substrate 10 is cut (FIG.5B). Subsequently, the relay substrate 10 is disposed on the dummy sheet70 (FIG. 5D), and the second semiconductor chip 30 is disposed on thefirst sealing resin 26 (FIG. 6A). Accordingly, the conductive patternprovided on the surface of the relay substrate 10 is cut before therelay substrate 10 is disposed on the dummy sheet 70. In addition, thefirst semiconductor chip 20 is sealed with the first sealing resin 26.Accordingly, the electrical testing can be performed on the firstsemiconductor chip 20 provided on such cut relay substrate 10 (FIG. 5C),before the process of providing such cut relay substrate on the dummysheet (FIG. 5D). It is therefore possible to prevent an electricallydefective first semiconductor chip 20 from going onto the subsequentfabrication process, with the first semiconductor chip 20 mounted. Thismakes it possible to suppress the fabrication costs. As described above,it is possible to provide a smaller-sized, low-cost, and high-qualitysemiconductor device and a fabrication method therefore.

When the relay substrate 10 is disposed on the dummy sheet 70, the relaysubstrate 10 is disposed such that the bumps 19 are embedded in thedummy sheet 70 (FIG. 5D). The wire bonding to the second semiconductorchip 30 is performed at, for example, 170° C.-180° C. If there is aspacing between the dummy sheet 70 and the relay substrate 10, the heatis not transmitted to the pad electrodes 32 during the wire bonding,causing a defective wire bonding. When the second sealing resin 36 isprovided, the sealing resin may be filled in the above-describedspacing. Therefore, the bumps 19 are embedded in the dummy sheet 70.This improves the heat transmission between the dummy sheet 70 and therelay substrate 10, and can suppress a defective wire bonding. This alsoprevents the sealing resin from entering the spacing between the dummysheet 70 and the relay substrate 10. Accordingly, it is possible toprovide a fabrication method of a high-quality semiconductor device.

Second Embodiment

FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a second embodiment of the present invention. The same componentsand configurations as those employed in the first embodiment have thesame reference numerals and a detailed explanation will be omitted. Inthe second embodiment, the pad electrodes 32 of the second semiconductorchip 30 are wire bonded to the pad electrodes 12 of the relay substrate10 from the pad electrodes 12 to the pad electrodes 32 (reversebonding). So, wires 34 a can be lower than those employed in the firstembodiment. Accordingly, the second sealing resin 36 can be lower andthe semiconductor device can be downsized.

Third Embodiment

FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a third embodiment of the present invention. In the thirdembodiment, a semiconductor device 50 having a second semiconductor chip45 built therein is mounted, instead that the second semiconductor chip30 employed in the first embodiment is directly provided. Otherconfigurations are same as those employed in the first embodiment, andthe same components and configurations as those employed in the firstembodiment have the same reference numerals and a detailed explanationwill be omitted. Referring to FIG. 8, in the built-in semiconductordevice 50, the second semiconductor chip 45 is firmly attached onto(below, in the drawing) the relay substrate 40 by using a die attachmaterial 48. The second semiconductor chip 45 and pad electrodes 42 ofthe relay substrate 40 are connected by wires 44. The secondsemiconductor chip 45 is sealed with a third sealing resin 46. Thebuilt-in semiconductor device 50 is firmly attached and located on thefirst sealing resin 26 by the adhesive 28. Pad electrodes 41 of thebuilt-in semiconductor device 50 are electrically coupled to the padelectrodes 12 of the relay substrate 10 by wires 54.

In the third embodiment, the built-in semiconductor device 50 includesthe second semiconductor chip 45 and the third sealing resin 46 thatseals the second semiconductor chip 45. In this manner, it is possibleto provide a resin-sealed package having in which the semiconductor chip45 is mounted as the built-in semiconductor device 50.

Fourth Embodiment

FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device in accordancewith a fourth embodiment of the present invention. The same componentsand configurations as those employed in the third embodiment have thesame reference numerals and a detailed explanation will be omitted. Inthe fourth embodiment, the pad electrodes 41 of the built-insemiconductor device 50 are wire bonded to the pad electrodes 12 of therelay substrate 10 from the pad electrodes 12 to the pad electrodes 41(reverse bonding). So, wires 54 a can be lower than those employed inthe third embodiment. Accordingly, the second sealing resin 36 can belower, thereby downsizing the semiconductor device.

In the first through fourth embodiments, no bumps are used to mount thefirst semiconductor chip 20 and the second semiconductor chip 30 or thefirst semiconductor chip 20 and the built-in semiconductor device 50, onthe relay substrate 10. Accordingly, the semiconductor device can belowered in height, and can be miniaturized. As in the first and secondembodiments, the semiconductor device can be further lowered in heightby arranging the second semiconductor chip 30 on the first sealing resin26 than those employed in the third and fourth embodiments. Meanwhile,in the third and fourth embodiments, only the built-in semiconductordevices 50 can be mounted after the electrical testing is accomplishedin a state where the second semiconductor chip 45 is sealed with thesealing resin 46 in the built-in semiconductor device 50, therebyreducing the costs.

Fifth Embodiment

FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device inaccordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention. The fifthembodiment is an example in which a third semiconductor chip 60 islocated on the second semiconductor chip 30 employed in the firstembodiment. Other configurations are same as those employed in the firstembodiment, and the same components and configurations as those employedin the first embodiment have the same reference numerals and a detailedexplanation will be omitted. The third semiconductor chip 60 is firmlyattached onto the second semiconductor chip 30 with an adhesive 68. Padelectrodes 62 of the third semiconductor chip 60 are electricallycoupled to the pad electrodes 12 of the relay substrate 10 by wires 64.The first sealing resin 26, the second semiconductor chip 30, and thethird semiconductor chip 60 are sealed by the second sealing resin 36.

In the fifth embodiment, the third semiconductor chip 60 is located onthe second semiconductor chip 30, and the second sealing resin 36 sealsthe first sealing resin 26, the second semiconductor chip 30, and thethird semiconductor chip 60. In this manner, three layers of thesemiconductor chips 20, 30, and 60 are provided, thereby allowing higherpackaging density of the built-in semiconductor device. In ConventionalExamples 2 and 3, the semiconductor devices are great in thickness, andin addition, it is difficult to stack the semiconductor chips. In thefifth embodiment, even when the third semiconductor chip 60 is stackedin addition to the configuration employed in the first embodiment, thesemiconductor device is not large in thickness unlike ConventionalExamples 2 and 3. Therefore, it is possible to stack the semiconductorchips with ease, thereby making it possible to downsize thesemiconductor device.

Sixth Embodiment

A fabrication method of the semiconductor device employed in the sixthembodiment is an example in which an opening 72 is provided in a dummysheet 70 a. Other configurations are same as those employed in the firstembodiment, and the same components and configurations as those employedin the first embodiment have the same reference numerals and a detailedexplanation will be omitted. FIG. 11A is a view showing the relaysubstrate 10 located on the dummy sheet 70 a, after the same fabricationprocesses shown in FIG. 5A through FIG. 5C described in the firstembodiment are completed. The dummy sheet 70 a is provided with theopening 72 in a region where the relay substrate 10 that has been cut isarranged. FIG. 11B is a view showing the dummy sheet 70 a, when viewedfrom the bottom, with the positions of the bumps 19 transparent. Thereis no bump 19 arranged in the middle of the relay substrate 10, and theopening 72 is provided therein. Subsequently, the fabrication processsame as that employed in the first embodiment is accomplished.

In the sixth embodiment, during the wire bond process as shown in FIG.6A used in the first embodiment, vacuum contact of the relay substrate10 is enabled on a stage of a wire bonder through the opening 72. Thiscan prevent the relay substrate 10 from tilting on the stage of the wirebonder, and can also prevent the misalignment of the relay substrate 10.The bumps 19 and the dummy sheet 70 a are firmly attached to each other,thereby improving the heat transmission between the relay substrate 10and the dummy sheet 70 a. It is therefore possible to suppress thedefective wire bonding, thereby leading to the fabrication method of ahigh-quality semiconductor device. Also, in the sixth embodiment, theremay be provided multiple openings 72.

Seventh Embodiment

A fabrication method of the semiconductor device employed in a seventhembodiment is an example in which depressions 74 are provided in a dummysheet 70 b. Other configurations are same as those employed in the firstembodiment, and the same components and configurations as those employedin the first embodiment have the same reference numerals and a detailedexplanation will be omitted. FIG. 12A is a cross-sectional view of thedummy sheet 70 b, and FIG. 12 b is a view showing the relay substrate 10located on the dummy sheet 70 b, after the same fabrication processesshown in FIG. 5A through FIG. 5C described in the first embodiment arecompleted. The dummy sheet 70 b is provided with the depression 74 in aregion where the relay substrate 10 that has been cut is arranged.Multiple depressions 74 are provided in FIG. 12A; however, onedepression 74 is shown in FIG. 12B. Subsequently, the same fabricationprocess as that employed in the first embodiment is performed.

In the seventh embodiment, the relay substrate 10 is located in thedepression 74, thereby making it possible to prevent the misalignment ofthe relay substrate 10 on the dummy sheet 70 b in the subsequentfabrication processes. It is therefore possible to provide a fabricationmethod of a high-quality semiconductor device. In addition, in theseventh embodiment, the opening 72 may be provided in a similar manneras the sixth embodiment.

In the first through seventh embodiments, the bumps 19 are solder bumpsthat have shapes of crushed semicircle, but spherical solder balls maybe employed. However, in one embodiment, the solder bumps that haveshapes of crushed semicircle should be employed so as to be embedded inthe dummy sheet 70. If the solder balls are employed, in one embodiment,the sizes thereof are decreased.

The relay substrate made of a glass epoxy is employed as a substrate onwhich the semiconductor chip is mounted. However, there is no limitationthereto, and there may be employed a substrate made of a substrate of aninsulator and having a conductive pattern to be electrically coupled tothe semiconductor chip.

In addition, there may be employed a dummy sheet of a double structurehaving the base substance and an adhesion portion thicker than the bumps19. By using such dummy sheet 70, the bumps 19 can be embedded in theadhesive portion. Furthermore, there may be employed a metal dummy sheetor a dummy sheet made of an insulator. In the sixth embodiment, inparticular, excellent heat transmission is achieved between the relaysubstrate 10 and the dummy sheet 70 a. Therefore, the bumps 19 need notto be embedded in the dummy sheet 70 a, and a metal dummy sheet may beemployed. Also, in the seventh embodiment, in a case where thedepressions 74 are provided in the dummy sheet 70 b, in one embodiment,a fluorinated resin that can be processed with ease should be employed.As described above, a soft or hard material may be employed for thedummy sheet 70.

Embodiments of the present claimed subject matter generally relates tosemiconductor devices. More particularly, embodiments allowsemiconductor devices to function with increased efficiency. In oneimplementation, the claimed subject matter is applicable to flash memoryand devices that utilize flash memory. Flash memory is a form ofnon-volatile memory that can be electrically erased and reprogrammed. Assuch, flash memory, in general, is a type of electrically erasableprogrammable read only memory (EEPROM).

Like Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM), flashmemory is nonvolatile and thus can maintain its contents even withoutpower. However, flash memory is not standard EEPROM. Standard EEPROMsare differentiated from flash memory because they can be erased andreprogrammed on an individual byte or word basis while flash memory canbe programmed on a byte or word basis, but is generally erased on ablock basis. Although standard EEPROMs may appear to be more versatile,their functionality requires two transistors to hold one bit of data. Incontrast, flash memory requires only one transistor to hold one bit ofdata, which results in a lower cost per bit. As flash memory costs farless than EEPROM, it has become the dominant technology wherever asignificant amount of non-volatile, solid-state storage is needed.

Exemplary applications of flash memory include digital audio players,digital cameras, digital video recorders, and mobile phones. Flashmemory is also used in USB flash drives, which are used for generalstorage and transfer of data between computers. Also, flash memory isgaining popularity in the gaming market, where low-cost fast-loadingmemory in the order of a few hundred megabytes is required, such as ingame cartridges. Additionally, flash memory is applicable to cellularhandsets, smartphones, personal digital assistants, set-top boxes,digital video recorders, networking and telecommunication equipments,printers, computer peripherals, automotive navigation devices, andgaming systems.

As flash memory is a type of non-volatile memory, it does not need powerto maintain the information stored in the chip. In addition, flashmemory offers fast read access times and better shock resistance thantraditional hard disks. These characteristics explain the popularity offlash memory for applications such as storage on battery-powered devices(e.g., cellular phones, mobile phones, IP phones, wireless phones).

Flash memory stores information in an array of floating gatetransistors, called “cells”, each of which traditionally stores one bitof information. However, newer flash memory devices, such as MirrorBitFlash Technology from Spansion Inc., can store more than 1 bit per cell.The MirrorBit cell doubles the intrinsic density of a Flash memory arrayby storing two physically distinct bits on opposite sides of a memorycell. Each bit serves as a binary bit of data (e.g., either 1 or 0) thatis mapped directly to the memory array. Reading or programming one sideof a memory cell occurs independently of whatever data is stored on theopposite side of the cell.

With regards to wireless markets, flash memory that utilizes MirrorBittechnology has several key advantages. For example, flash memory thatutilizes MirrorBit technology are capable of burst-mode access as fastas 80 MHz, page access times as fast as 25 ns, simultaneous read-writeoperation for combined code and data storage, and low standby power(e.g., 1 μA).

FIG. 13 shows a block diagram of a conventional portable telephone 2010(a.k.a. cell phone, cellular phone, mobile phone, internet protocolphone, wireless phone, etc.), upon which embodiments can be implemented.The cell phone 2010 includes an antenna 2012 coupled to a transmitter2014 a receiver 2016, as well as, a microphone 2018, speaker 2020,keypad 2022, and display 2024. The cell phone 2010 also includes a powersupply 2026 and a central processing unit (CPU) 2028, which may be anembedded controller, conventional microprocessor, or the like. Inaddition, the cell phone 2010 includes integrated, flash memory 2030.Flash memory 2030 includes: a first semiconductor chip disposed on asubstrate; a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip; abuilt-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin; and asecond sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-insemiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate.

In this way, embodiments improve the final yield of semiconductor devicemanufacturing process. This improvement in yield translate into costreduction for the manufacturing of various devices, such as personaldigital assistants, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, networkingand telecommunication equipments, printers, computer peripherals,automotive navigation devices, gaming systems, mobile phones, cellularphones, internet protocol phones, and/or wireless phones.

Flash memory comes in two primary varieties, NOR-type flash andNAND-type flash. While the general memory storage transistor is the samefor all flash memory, it is the interconnection of the memory cells thatdifferentiates the designs. In a conventional NOR-type flash memory, thememory cell transistors are connected to the bit lines in a parallelconfiguration, while in a conventional NAND-type flash memory, thememory cell transistors are connected to the bit lines in series. Forthis reason, NOR-type flash is sometimes referred to as “parallel flash”and NAND-type flash is referred to as “serial flash.”

Traditionally, portable phone (e.g., cell phone) CPUs have needed only asmall amount of integrated NOR-type flash memory to operate. However, asportable phones (e.g., cell phone) have become more complex, offeringmore features and more services (e.g., voice service, text messaging,camera, ring tones, email, multimedia, mobile TV, MP3, location,productivity software, multiplayer games, calendar, and maps), flashmemory requirements have steadily increased. Thus, a more efficientflash memory will render a portable phone more competitive in thetelecommunications market.

Also, as mentioned above, flash memory is applicable to a variety ofdevices other than portable phones. For instance, flash memory can beutilized in personal digital assistants, set-top boxes, digital videorecorders, networking and telecommunication equipments, printers,computer peripherals, automotive navigation devices, and gaming systems.

FIG. 14 illustrates a block diagram of a computing device 2100, uponwhich embodiments of the present claimed subject matter can beimplemented. Although computing device 2100 is shown and described inFIG. 14 as having certain numbers and types of elements, the embodimentsare not necessarily limited to the exemplary implementation. That is,computing device 2100 can include elements other than those shown, andcan include more than one of the elements that are shown. For example,computing device 2100 can include a greater number of processing unitsthan the one (processing unit 2102) shown. Similarly, in anotherexample, computing device 2100 can include additional components notshown in FIG. 14.

Also, it is important to note that the computing device 2100 can be avariety of things. For example, computing device 2100 can be but are notlimited to a personal desktop computer, a portable notebook computer, apersonal digital assistant (PDA), and a gaming system. Flash memory isespecially useful with small-form-factor computing devices such as PDAsand portable gaming devices. Flash memory offers several advantages. Inone example, flash memory is able to offer fast read access times whileat the same time being able to withstand shocks and bumps better thanstandard hard disks. This is important as small computing devices areoften moved around and encounters frequent physical impacts. Also, flashmemory is more able than other types of memory to withstand intensephysical pressure and/or heat. And thus, portable computing devices areable to be used in a greater range of environmental variables.

In its most basic configuration, computing device 2100 typicallyincludes at least one processing unit 2102 and memory 2104. Depending onthe exact configuration and type of computing device, memory 2104 may bevolatile (such as RAM), non-volatile (such as ROM, flash memory, etc.)or some combination of the two. This most basic configuration ofcomputing device 2100 is illustrated in FIG. 14 by line 2106.Additionally, device 2100 may also have additionalfeatures/functionality. For example, device 2100 may also includeadditional storage (removable and/or non-removable) including, but notlimited to, magnetic or optical disks or tape. In one example, in thecontext of a gaming system, the removable storage could a game cartridgereceiving component utilized to receive different game cartridges. Inanother example, in the context of a Digital Video Disc (DVD) recorder,the removable storage is a DVD receiving component utilized to receiveand read DVDs. Such additional storage is illustrated in FIG. 14 byremovable storage 2108 and non-removable storage 2110. Computer storagemedia includes volatile and nonvolatile, removable and non-removablemedia implemented in any method or technology for storage of informationsuch as computer readable instructions, data structures, program modulesor other data. Memory 2104, removable storage 2108 and non-removablestorage 2110 are all examples of computer storage media. Computerstorage media includes, but is not limited to, RAM, ROM, EEPROM, flashmemory 2120 or other memory technology, CD-ROM, digital video disks(DVD) or other optical storage, magnetic cassettes, magnetic tape,magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any othermedium which can be used to store the desired information and which canaccessed by device 2100. Any such computer storage media may be part ofdevice 2100.

In the present embodiment, the flash memory 2120 comprises: a firstsemiconductor chip disposed on a substrate; a first sealing resinsealing the first semiconductor chip; a built-in semiconductor devicedisposed on the first sealing resin; and a second sealing resin sealingthe first sealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device andcovering a side surface of the substrate.

In this way, embodiments improve the final yield of semiconductor devicemanufacturing process. This improvement in yield translate into costreduction for the manufacturing of various devices, such as personaldigital assistants, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, networkingand telecommunication equipments, printers, computer peripherals,automotive navigation devices, gaming systems, mobile phones, cellularphones, internet protocol phones, and/or wireless phones.

Further, in one embodiment, the flash memory 2120 utilizes mirrorbittechnology to allow storing of two physically distinct bits on oppositesides of a memory cell.

Device 2100 may also contain communications connection(s) 2112 thatallow the device to communicate with other devices. Communicationsconnection(s) 2112 is an example of communication media. Communicationmedia typically embodies computer readable instructions, datastructures, program modules or other data in a modulated data signalsuch as a carrier wave or other transport mechanism and includes anyinformation delivery media. The term “modulated data signal” means asignal that has one or more of its characteristics set or changed insuch a manner as to encode information in the signal. By way of example,and not limitation, communication media includes wired media such as awired network or direct-wired connection, and wireless media such asacoustic, RF, infrared and other wireless media. The term computerreadable media as used herein includes both storage media andcommunication media.

Device 2100 may also have input device(s) 2114 such as keyboard, mouse,pen, voice input device, game input device (e.g., a joy stick, a gamecontrol pad, and/or other types of game input device), touch inputdevice, etc. Output device(s) 2116 such as a display (e.g., a computermonitor and/or a projection system), speakers, printer, networkperipherals, etc., may also be included. All these devices are well knowin the art and need not be discussed at length here.

Aside from mobile phones and portable computing devices, flash memory isalso widely used in portable multimedia devices, such as portable musicplayers. As users would desire a portable multimedia device to have aslarge a storage capacity as possible, an increase in memory densitywould be advantageous. Also, users would also benefit from reducedmemory read time.

FIG. 15 shows an exemplary portable multimedia device, or media player,3100 in accordance with an embodiment of the invention. The media player3100 includes a processor 3102 that pertains to a microprocessor orcontroller for controlling the overall operation of the media player3100. The media player 3100 stores media data pertaining to media assetsin a file system 3104 and a cache 3106. The file system 3104 is,typically, a storage disk or a plurality of disks. The file system 3104typically provides high capacity storage capability for the media player3100. Also, file system 3104 includes flash memory 3130. In the presentembodiment, the flash memory 3130 comprises: a first semiconductor chipdisposed on a substrate; a first sealing resin sealing the firstsemiconductor chip; a built-in semiconductor device disposed on thefirst sealing resin; and a second sealing resin sealing the firstsealing resin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a sidesurface of the substrate.

In this way, embodiments improve the final yield of semiconductor devicemanufacturing process. This improvement in yield translate into costreduction for the manufacturing of various devices, such as personaldigital assistants, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, networkingand telecommunication equipments, printers, computer peripherals,automotive navigation devices, gaming systems, mobile phones, cellularphones, internet protocol phones, and/or wireless phones.

However, since the access time to the file system 3104 is relativelyslow, the media player 3100 can also include a cache 3106. The cache3106 is, for example, Random-Access Memory (RAM) provided bysemiconductor memory. The relative access time to the cache 3106 issubstantially shorter than for the file system 3104. However, the cache3106 does not have the large storage capacity of the file system 3104.Further, the file system 3104, when active, consumes more power thandoes the cache 3106. The power consumption is particularly importantwhen the media player 3100 is a portable media player that is powered bya battery (not shown). The media player 3100 also includes a RAM 3120and a Read-Only Memory (ROM) 3122. The ROM 3122 can store programs,utilities or processes to be executed in a non-volatile manner. The RAM3120 provides volatile data storage, such as for the cache 3106.

The media player 3100 also includes a user input device 3108 that allowsa user of the media player 3100 to interact with the media player 3100.For example, the user input device 3108 can take a variety of forms,such as a button, keypad, dial, etc. Still further, the media player3100 includes a display 3110 (screen display) that can be controlled bythe processor 3102 to display information to the user. A data bus 3124can facilitate data transfer between at least the file system 3104, thecache 3106, the processor 3102, and the CODEC 3110. The media player3100 also includes a bus interface 3116 that couples to a data link3118. The data link 3118 allows the media player 3100 to couple to ahost computer.

In one embodiment, the media player 3100 serves to store a plurality ofmedia assets (e.g., songs) in the file system 3104. When a user desiresto have the media player play a particular media item, a list ofavailable media assets is displayed on the display 3110. Then, using theuser input device 3108, a user can select one of the available mediaassets. The processor 3102, upon receiving a selection of a particularmedia item, supplies the media data (e.g., audio file) for theparticular media item to a coder/decoder (CODEC) 3110. The CODEC 3110then produces analog output signals for a speaker 3114. The speaker 3114can be a speaker internal to the media player 3100 or external to themedia player 3100. For example, headphones or earphones that connect tothe media player 3100 would be considered an external speaker.

For example, in a particular embodiment, the available media assets arearranged in a hierarchical manner based upon a selected number and typeof groupings appropriate to the available media assets. For example, inthe case where the media player 3100 is an MP3 type media player, theavailable media assets take the form of MP3 files (each of whichcorresponds to a digitally encoded song or other audio rendition) storedat least in part in the file system 3104. The available media assets (orin this case, songs) can be grouped in any manner deemed appropriate. Inone arrangement, the songs can be arranged hierarchically as a list ofmusic genres at a first level, a list of artists associated with eachgenre at a second level, a list of albums for each artist listed in thesecond level at a third level, while at a fourth level a list of songsfor each album listed in the third level, and so on.

Referring to FIG. 16, the internal configuration of a digital camera3001 is described. FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the internalfunctions of the digital camera 3001. The CCD (image capturing device)3020 functions as image capturing means for capturing a subject imageand generating an electronic image signal and has, for example, 1600times 1200 pixels. The CCD 3020 photoelectrically converts a light imageof the subject formed by the taking lens into image signals (signal madeof a signal sequence of pixel signals received by the pixels) of R(red), G (green) and B (blue) pixel by pixel and outputs the imagesignal.

The image signal obtained from the CCD 3020 is supplied to an analogsignal processing circuit 3021. In the analog signal processing circuit3021, the image signal (analog signal) is subjected to a predeterminedanalog signal process. The analog signal processing circuit 3021 has acorrelated double sampling circuit (CDS) and an automatic gain controlcircuit (AGC) and adjusts the level of the image signal by performing aprocess of reducing noise in the image signal by the correlated doublesampling circuit and adjusting the gain by the automatic gain controlcircuit.

An A/D converter 3022 converts each of pixel signals of the image signalinto a digital signal of 12 bits. The digital signal obtained by theconversion is temporarily stored as image data in a buffer memory 3054in a RAM 3050 a. The image data stored in the buffer memory 3054 issubjected to WB (white balance) process, gamma correction process, colorcorrection process and the like by an image processing unit 3051 and,after that, the processed signal is subjected to a compressing processor the like by a compressing/decompressing unit 3052.

A sound signal obtained from the microphone 3012 is inputted to a soundprocessing unit 3053. The sound signal inputted to the sound processingunit 3053 is converted into a digital signal by an A/D converter (notshown) provided in the sound processing unit 3053 and the digital signalis temporarily stored in the buffer memory 3054.

An operation unit is an operation unit that can include a power sourcebutton and a shutter release button and is used when the user performsan operation of changing a setting state of the digital camera 3001 andan image capturing operation.

A power source 3040 is a power supply source of the digital camera 3001.The digital camera 3001 is driven by using a secondary battery such as alithium ion battery as the power source battery BT.

An overall control unit 3050 is constructed by a microcomputer havingtherein the RAM 3050 a and a ROM 3050 b. When the microcomputer executesa predetermined program, the overall control unit 3050 functions as acontroller for controlling the above-described components in acentralized manner. The overall control unit 3050 also controls, forexample, a live view display process and a process of recording data toa memory card. The RAM 3050 a is a semiconductor memory (such as DRAM)which can be accessed at high speed and the ROM 3050 b takes the formof, for example, an electrically-rewritable nonvolatile semiconductormemory (such as flash ROM 3050 c). A flash memory, in one embodiment,includes: a first semiconductor chip disposed on a substrate; a firstsealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip; a built-insemiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin; and a secondsealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-insemiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate.

In this way, embodiments improve the final yield of semiconductor devicemanufacturing process. This improvement in yield translate into costreduction for the manufacturing of various devices, such as personaldigital assistants, set-top boxes, digital video recorders, networkingand telecommunication equipments, printers, computer peripherals,automotive navigation devices, gaming systems, mobile phones, cellularphones, internet protocol phones, and/or wireless phones.

An area as a part of the RAM 3050 a functions as a buffer area fortemporary storing data. This buffer area is referred to as the buffermemory 3054. The buffer memory 3054 temporarily stores image data andsound data.

The overall control unit 3050 has the image processing unit 3051,compressing/decompressing unit 3052 and sound processing unit 3053. Theprocessing units 3051, 3052 and 3053 are function parts realized whenthe microcomputer executes a predetermined program.

The image processing unit 3051 is a processing unit for performingvarious digital imaging processes such as WB process and gammacorrecting process. The WB process is a process of shifting the level ofeach of the color components of R, G and B and adjusting color balance.The gamma correcting process is a process of correcting the tone ofpixel data. The compressing/decompressing unit 3052 is a processing unitfor performing an image data compressing process and an image datadecompressing process. As the compressing method, for example, the JPEGmethod is employed. The sound processing unit 3053 is a processing unitfor performing various digital processes on sound data.

A card interface (I/F) 3060 is an interface for writing/reading imagedata to/from the memory card 3090 inserted into the insertion port inthe side face of the digital camera 1. At the time of reading/writingimage data from/to the memory card 3090, the process of compressing ordecompressing image data is performed according to, for example, theJPEG method in the compressing/decompressing unit 3052, and image datais transmitted/received between the buffer memory 3054 and the memorycard 3090 via the card interface 3060. Also at the time ofreading/writing sound data, sound data is transmitted/received betweenthe buffer memory 3054 and the memory card 3090 via the card interface3060.

Further, by using the card interface 3060, the digital camera 3001transmits/receives data such as an image and sound and, in addition, canload a program which operates on the digital camera 3001. For example, acontrol program recorded on the memory card 3090 can be loaded into theRAM 3050 a or ROM 3050 b of the overall control unit 3050. In such amanner, the control program can be updated.

Also by communication with an external device (such as an externalcomputer) via a USB terminal, various data such as an image and soundand a control program can be transmitted/received. For example, variousdata, a program, and the like recorded on a recording medium (CD-R/RW orCD-ROM) which is set into a reader (optical drive device or the like) ofthe external computer can be obtained via the USB terminal.

Finally, various aspects of the present invention are summarized in thefollowing.

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provideda semiconductor device including: a first semiconductor chip disposed ona substrate; a first sealing resin sealing the first semiconductor chip;a built-in semiconductor device disposed on the first sealing resin; anda second sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin and the built-insemiconductor device and covering a side surface of the substrate.

The above-described semiconductor device further includes a bumpprovided on an opposite surface of the substrate to a surface on whichthe first semiconductor chip is disposed. In the above-describedsemiconductor device, the semiconductor chip may electrically beconnected to the substrate by a wire.

In the above-described semiconductor device, the built-in semiconductordevice may include a second semiconductor chip. In the above-describedsemiconductor device, the built-in semiconductor device may have a thirdsealing resin sealing the second semiconductor chip. According to anaspect of the present invention, it is possible to further reduce theheight of the semiconductor device, and further downsize thesemiconductor device.

The above-described semiconductor device further includes a thirdsemiconductor chip disposed on the built-in semiconductor device. Thesecond sealing resin sealing the first sealing resin, the built-insemiconductor device and the third semiconductor chip, and covering aside surface of the substrate. According to an aspect of the presentinvention, three semiconductor chips can be stacked with ease, therebyfurther downsizing the semiconductor device.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provideda method of fabricating semiconductor device including: disposing firstsemiconductor chips on a substrate; sealing the first semiconductorchips by first sealing resins; cutting the substrate between the firstsealing resins to form divided substrates; disposing divided substrateson a dummy sheet; forming a second sealing resin sealing built-insemiconductor devices disposed on the first sealing resins, and coveringdummy sheet between the first sealing resins; and cutting the secondsealing resin between the first sealing resins.

In the above-described method, cutting the second sealing resin mayinclude cutting the second sealing resin as the second sealing resinremaining on a side surface of the substrate. According to an aspect ofthe present invention, it is possible to prevent the second sealingresin from peeling off between the substrate and the second sealingresin, due to the mechanical stress, temperature change, and moisturechange.

The above-described method may further include forming bumps on anopposite surface of the substrate to a surface on which the firstsemiconductor chips are disposed.

In the above-described method, disposing the divided substrates on thedummy sheet may include disposing the divided substrates so that thebumps are embedded in the dummy sheet. According to an aspect of thepresent invention, in the fabrication process of the semiconductordevice, it is possible to improve the heat transmission between thedummy sheet and the substrate, thereby providing a fabrication processof a high-quality semiconductor device.

In the above-described method, the dummy sheet may have openings inregions in which the divided substrates are disposed. According to anaspect of the present invention, in the fabrication process of thesemiconductor device, it is possible to improve the heat transmissionbetween the dummy sheet and the substrate, thereby providing afabrication process of a high-quality semiconductor device.

In the above-described method, the dummy sheet may have depressions inregions in which the divided substrates are disposed. According to anaspect of the present invention, it is possible to prevent themisalignment of the substrate on the dummy sheet. It is thereforepossible to provide a fabrication process of a high-qualitysemiconductor device.

The above-described method may further include electrically testing thefirst semiconductor chips on the divided substrates before disposing thedivided substrates on the dummy sheet. According to an aspect of thepresent invention, by electrically testing the first semiconductor chipdisposed on the substrate that has been cut, the subsequent fabricationprocesses are not performed on an electrically defective firstsemiconductor chip with the first semiconductor chip mounted. This cansuppress the fabrication costs.

Although a few embodiments of the present invention have been shown anddescribed, it would be appreciated by those skilled in the art thatchanges may be made in these embodiments without departing from theprinciples and spirit of the invention, the scope of which is defined inthe claims and their equivalents.

What is claimed is:
 1. A media player comprising: a processor; a memorycoupled to the processor, the memory comprising: a first semiconductorchip disposed on a first surface of a first substrate, the firstsubstrate comprises a second surface opposing the first surface; a firstresin sealing the first semiconductor chip; a built-in semiconductordevice comprising: a second substrate; a second semiconductor chipdisposed on the second substrate; and a second resin sealing the secondsemiconductor chip, the second resin of the built-in semiconductordevice disposed on the first resin; and a third resin covering the firstresin and the built-in semiconductor device and covering a side surfaceof the first substrate and not extending beyond the second surface ofthe first substrate.
 2. The media player of claim 1, wherein said mediaplayer is a portable media player.
 3. The media player of claim 1,further comprising a display coupled to the processor.
 4. The mediaplayer of claim 1, wherein the second semiconductor chip is locatedbetween the first and second substrates.
 5. The media player of claim 1,wherein the first substrate is reverse wire bonded to the built-insemiconductor device.
 6. The media player of claim 1, wherein the secondsemiconductor chip is electrically coupled to the second substrate by awire.
 7. A camera comprising: an image capturing device; a memorycoupled to the image capturing device, the memory comprising: a firstsemiconductor chip disposed on a first surface of a first substrate, thefirst substrate comprises a second surface opposing the first surface; afirst resin sealing the first semiconductor chip; a built-insemiconductor device comprising: a second substrate; a secondsemiconductor chip disposed on the second substrate; and a second resinsealing the second semiconductor chip, the second resin of the built-insemiconductor device disposed on the first resin; and a third resincovering the first resin and the built-in semiconductor device andcovering a side surface of the first substrate and not extending beyondthe second surface of the first substrate.
 8. The camera of claim 7,wherein the second semiconductor chip is located between the first andsecond substrates.
 9. The camera of claim 7, wherein the first substrateis reverse wire bonded to the built-in semiconductor device.
 10. Thecamera of claim 7, wherein the second semiconductor chip is electricallycoupled to the second substrate by a wire.
 11. The camera of claim 7,further comprising a microphone coupled to the memory.